CVE-1999-0971 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in Exim's .forward file handling to gain root privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0971?
CVE-1999-0971 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Exim allows local users to gain root privileges via a long :include: option in a .forward file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0971?
It affects 1 product.
Products include University of Cambridge Exim.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0971?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0971 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-1999-0971 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0971 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qxcj-688p-v8g5.